Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the route to FAA certificate of UAS equipment. Introduction – Certification for Advanced Operations Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) What is Airworthiness? All aircraft flying in our National Air Space (NAS) must be reliable, controllable, and safe  no matter how small or large, or whether the crew is onboard the aircraft or piloting…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the requirements related to the carriage of Dangerous Goods which currently exist within the FAA & EASA environment. FAA Introduction – DG Requirements Individuals or entities that transport dangerous goods via Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones must meet the same regulatory requirements of manned aircraft. A brief description…

SMS for Aviation Service Providers – process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering the four components of an SMS. The benefits of an effective SMS To promote a culture of total safety. To encourage everyone in an organization to think, behave, and act with complete safety in mind. Enables the operator to create…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the historical path to OSD. Introduction A common procedures document for conducting operational evaluation boards was issued on 10 June 2004 with the following guidelines – Composition of FSB/OEB’s: The composition and the qualifications of individual members on an FAA Flight Standardization Board (FSB), a Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) Operational…